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Celiac Disease: Learning You Have it Can Mean the Start of a New and Better Life. New York, NY: Columbia University Medical Center, 2006. 8 p.

This booklet helps people newly diagnosed with celiac disease (gluten intolerance) and dermatitis herpetiformis understand their disease and some of the dietary changes they will need to make in order to follow a gluten-free diet. The booklet first reviews the different symptoms that can be associated with celiac disease, the physiology of the small intestine, symptoms that appear on the skin, and celiac disease as an of autoimmune disease. The booklet continues by reviewing the diagnostic tests to confirm the condition (blood tests and an intestinal biopsy, done by endoscopy), and the screening indications for celiac disease. It then describes the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, a research center established in 2001. The final section outlines the work being done at the Celiac Disease Center and invites readers to consider donating funds to support that work. Website addresses and telephone numbers of some of the researchers and administrators at the Celiac Disease Center are included. The booklet is printed with colorful graphics and written in nontechnical language.

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Guidelines and Goodies: Eating Gluten-Free and Enjoying It. New York, NY: Columbia University Medical Center, 2006. 13 p.

This brochure helps people newly diagnosed with celiac disease (gluten intolerance) or dermatitis herpetiformis understand some of the dietary changes they will need to make in order to follow a gluten-free diet. The brochure presents an upbeat, positive approach to the gluten-free diet as a relatively painless way to eliminate troublesome and problematic symptoms. The brochure reviews the requirements of a gluten-free diet, with an emphasis on all-around healthy and nutritious food. Topics include the foods that are permitted, the different grains that can and cannot be included, the basics of a nutritious meal plan, suggestions for dietary fiber and fats, the role of exercise, details about different types of grains and how to incorporate some of the lesser known but gluten-free, grains, creating tasty desserts that are gluten-free, how to follow a gluten-free diet while eating at restaurants, and how to cope with the first few days on a gluten-free diet by using foods that are already in the pantry or freezer. Specific brand-name foods are noted. The brochure is printed with colorful graphics and written in nontechnical language.

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Helping Your Child Cope with a Diagnosis of Celiac Disease. New York, NY: Columbia University Medical Center, 2006. 8 p.

This brochure helps parents of children newly diagnosed with celiac disease (gluten intolerance) understand some of the dietary changes they will need to make in order to have their child follow a gluten-free diet. The brochure presents an upbeat, positive approach to the gluten-free diet as a relatively painless way to eliminate troublesome and problematic symptoms. The author focuses on some of the psychosocial adjustments that the child and family will need to make, especially as some favorite foods will need to be eliminated from the child's diet. The author stresses that perfect adherence to a gluten-free diet has a learning curve and mistakes will be made as the family adjusts and learns about what foods can and cannot be eaten. Families are encouraged to focus on favorite foods that are naturally gluten-free and to plan meals around those favorites. The brochure reviews strategies for coping with particular situations, such as special holiday meals or birthday parties, and the need for parents to be advocates for their child and educators for other adults and children about the needs of people with celiac disease. The booklet is printed with colorful graphics and written in nontechnical language.

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Battle of the Bread Machines: How Three Models Stood Up in Our Product Test. Gluten-Free Living. p. 22-23. 2008.

This article reviews three different bread machines designed to deal with the peculiarities of gluten-free bread. The author notes that many bread machines are reviewed regularly on the Internet, but most reviews describe how the machines work with bread made from wheat flour. For people following a gluten-free diet, such as those with celiac disease, the need to make nonwheat bread at home becomes vital. The author tested the Breadman TR875, the Cuisinart CBK-200, and the Zojirushi-X20, which retail from $79.00 to nearly $200.00. The author made bread in all three machines using the Gluten-Free Pantry Favorite Sandwich Bread mix. The author describes the comparison tests in detail, as well as the results obtained with each machine. The final winner was the Breadman, which made bread that was as good as the bread made by the more expensive Cuisinart and Zojirushi machines. The author commented that all of these machines were easier to use than her 15-year-old bread machine that she had been using prior to this product test.

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Case Study: Celiac Disease: An Important Comorbidity Associated With Type 1 Diabetes. Clinical Diabetes. 26(2): 85-87. Spring 2008.

This article presents the case of a 33-year-old caucasian woman with a history of type 1 diabetes, diagnosed when she was 19 years old and complicated by microalbuminuria. Since 2003, she has been treated with insulin pump therapy. She presented with a slow, steady weight loss of 20 pounds during the previous year, with no apparent cause. The authors review the diagnostic tests conducted, the patient’s laboratory results, and the eventual determination that she should undergo a small bowel biopsy, which resulted in a diagnosis of celiac disease. After undertaking a gluten-free diet, the patient experienced less abdominal bloating and a 3-pound weight gain over the next 3 months. Her glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) decreased from 7.2 to 6.3 percent with the dietary modifications. The authors discuss the common clinical features of celiac disease; the relationships among celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, and Graves’ disease; and the screening recommendations for celiac disease and thyroid autoimmunity in patients with type 1 diabetes. 9 references.

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Celiac Disease. Bethesda, MD: American College of Gastroenterology. 2008. 6 p.

This fact sheet provides basic information about celiac disease and its diagnosis. Designed to help increase health care providers’ and patients’ index of suspicion about the disease, the fact sheet describes how the intestine reacts to gluten, the epidemiology of celiac disease, the primary symptoms, diagnostic tests used to confirm the presence of the disease, and treatment with a gluten-free diet. A final section considers the complications of celiac disease, all of which can be avoided by following a gluten-free diet. The most common symptoms of celiac disease include abdominal pain, bloating and gas, diarrhea, stools that may float or smell unusually bad, weight loss, poor growth or weight loss in children, and anemia. Other symptoms or complications include weakness, tiredness, low vitamin levels, bone and joint pains, osteoporosis, and a chronic skin rash. Diagnostic tests used include blood tests and an endoscopic biopsy of the small bowel. The fact sheet includes a brief list of grains that contain gluten and must be avoided, as well as a list of frequently overlooked foods that often contain gluten. A full-color illustration of the intestinal villi is included. A list of 10 websites that have more information concludes the fact sheet. 4 figures.

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Farm Fresh Food: Markets Inspire Simple GF Recipes. Gluten-Free Living. 2: 16-17. 2008.

This article encourages readers with celiac disease to consider using produce from farmer’s markets as a healthy part of their gluten-free diet. The author notes that just going to a farmer’s market can release the creative chef and inspire the use of simple recipes that highlight the lively flavors, textures, and colors of just-picked produce. The article offers three gluten-free recipes: goat cheese herb dip with fresh veggies, baked halibut with dill and fresh tomato sauce, and unbaked orange cheesecake with summer berries. Each recipe includes the preparation instructions and ingredients; nutritional information is not provided.

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Genetics Test Peeks into Future: Tells Who Might Develop Celiac Disease. Gluten-Free Living. 2: 24-25. 2008.

This article describes some of the concerns regarding the genetic testing that can be used to determine who is at risk to develop celiac disease. This article is a follow-up to an earlier article that outlined the basics of genetic testing for celiac disease. In this article, the author answers questions that readers had about these genetics tests. Topics include people who have the genetic marker for celiac disease but never develop active disease, the interplay of celiac disease with other autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, triggers of celiac disease in people who have the genetic marker, recommendations regarding a gluten-free diet for people who test positive for the genetic marker for celiac but do not have active disease, concerns about child development and health, the official name of the test under discussion (Celiac Disease DNA Test, Kimball), the reliability of the genetic test, and recommendations for checking children, including newborns. One sidebar briefly describes the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), recently passed U.S. legislation to control the improper use of genetic test results. 4 references.

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Going Gluten Free on the High Seas: Newly Diagnosed Sailor Sets New Strategy. Gluten-Free Living. 2: 18-19. 2008.

This article helps readers following a gluten-free diet to embrace fun, summer recreational activities such as sailing. The author describes her family’s experiences with sailing from Key Largo, FL, across the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas, notably her planning and preparations that had to change to accommodate her recently diagnosed celiac disease. Topics include the use of shelf-stable versus fresh food, setting up staples and a pantry in a small setting, bartering with fishermen, island hospitality, and the importance of a positive attitude. One sidebar lists easy-to-pack gluten-free food for travel to any location where shopping, storing, refrigerating, and cooking options might be limited. 3 figures.

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Q-Tip Holds the Answer: Genetic Testing Identifies Potential CD Patients. Gluten-Free Living. p. 25-26. 2008.

This article explains the use of a DNA test for the gene marker for celiac disease. More than 90 percent of all people with celiac disease carry the gene for HLA DQ2, and most of the remaining 10 percent carry the gene for HLA DQ8. The test results indicate whether a person is susceptible to developing celiac disease; it is not diagnostic of the disease. However, if the result is negative, this test can rule out the presence of celiac disease. The author explores when genetic testing is most appropriate, including when antibody or biopsy results are ambiguous, when the person being tested has already started to follow a gluten-free diet, when a person has a first-degree or second-degree relative who has been diagnosed with celiac disease, and when a person does not respond to the gluten-free diet. One chart lists the companies that offer genetic testing for celiac disease genes; one company will do the test for individuals, whereas the others require a physician’s order. The article concludes with a brief glossary of terms.

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